ContractSources Sought

Basic Unmanned Aerial System

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE• RFI250002
Response Deadline
Dec 23, 2025
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is seeking information from potential vendors regarding the procurement of a Basic Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), specifically a ruggedized, backpack portable quadcopter. The UAS must meet specific requirements, including a minimum flight time of 30 minutes, compliance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), an Ingress Protection rating of IP53 or better, video recording capabilities, and an integrated Ground Control Station with a display, all within a target price of $12,000 or less. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the FBI's operational capabilities, and interested parties are invited to submit capability statements by December 23, 2025, and direct any questions to Brian Ames at bames@fbi.gov by December 10, 2025.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
336411
Aircraft Manufacturing
PSC Code
1550
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
Basic UAS RFI.docx
Word•197 KB•Nov 20, 2025
AI Summary
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Finance and Facilities Division, Procurement Section, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for a Basic Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). This RFI, dated November 20, 2025, seeks information from potential vendors (OEMs and resellers) regarding their ability to supply quadcopter UAS with specific requirements. The desired UAS must have a minimum 30-minute flight time, be NDAA compliant, ruggedized, backpack portable, possess an Ingress Protection of IP53 or better, record video, and include a Ground Control Station with an integrated display. The target price for the UAS is $12,000 or less. This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to procure. Interested parties are requested to submit capability statements by December 23, 2025, and questions by December 10, 2025, to Brian Ames (bames@fbi.gov).

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedNov 20, 2025
amendedLatest AmendmentNov 20, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineDec 23, 2025
expiryArchive DateJan 7, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Sub-Tier
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Office
FBI - REDSTONE ARSENAL

Point of Contact

Name
Brian Ames

Place of Performance

Huntsville, Alabama, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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